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Ode to Craziness

Prudence is not always enough to bring about change
Even though this beautiful virtue is needed to walk the fine line of life.
Prudence speaks to wisdom, and wisdom, we need every day
When walking the roads and treks of our lives.

Without wisdom in decision making
We could well land into trouble with our own plans 
And get into trouble with others. 
Prudence, caution, wisdom, carefulness save us from trouble. 

These virtues however are not always efficient to bring about change,
To break the conventional and create a new order. 
Getting out of the conventional requires a little boldness and ‘craziness’.

And ‘craziness’ expels us out of our comfort zone
To navigate the uncertainties, 
To challenge ourselves, 
To question what is stagnant in us and change the injustice out there. 

Boldness and craziness are like spice and salt
To get us out of the mild-tasting half life into a life lived out fully 
A life enjoyed wholeheartedly to make a lasting change, 
A life that makes a meaningful impact. 

A grain of foolishness to see things a little differently, 
A dose of craziness to act constructively 
Are certainly a much-needed life changing ingredient 
For our own good and for the good of others…